Bristol team to face Sale at the AJ Bell Stadium:
15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Will Hurrell, 12. Siale Piutau (co-capt),11. Alapati Leiua; 10. Ian Madigan 9. Harry Randall; 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Harry Thacker, 3. John Afoa, 4. Chris Vui, 5. Aly Muldowney, 6. Steve Luatua (co-capt), 7. George Smith, 8. Jack Lam.
Replacements: 16. Tom Lindsay, 17. Jake Woolmore, 18. Lewis Thiede, 19. Joe Joyce, 20. Dan Thomas, 21. Andy Uren, 22. Callum Sheedy, 23. Piers O’Conor.
Lam for Crane is a harsh call, as is Ed Holmes, but done with an eye on Newcs next weekend I suspect. Fairly pessimistic as away form hasn't been great.
Sale squad:
STARTING XV: 15.Chris Ashton; 14.Denny Solomona, 13.Sam James, 12. James O’Connor, 11.Byron McGuigan; 10. Rob du Preez, 9.Faf de Klerk; 1.Ross Harrison, 2.Rob Webber, 3.WillGriff John, 4.Josh Beaumont, 5.James Phillips, 6.Jono Ross (capt.), 7.Tom Curry, 8.Jean-Luc du Preez.
REPLACEMENTS: 16.Curtis Langdon, 17.Tom Bristow, 18.Joe Jones, 19.Bryn Evans, 20.Josh Strauss, 21.Will Cliff, 22.Luke James, 23.Ben Curry
Sale vs Bristol, Saturday 15.00
Moderator: Puja